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Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide, survey finds
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, according to a survey from the Trevor Project. The Trevor Project, an organization… Read More
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South Carolina beats UConn to win 2022 NCAA women’s championship
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Updated April 3, 2022 at 11:13 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The University of South Carolina triumphed over the University of Connecticut with a score of 64-49, crowning the… Read More
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Stroke rates are increasing among young people. Here’s what you need to know
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Over the weekend, the model Hailey Bieber told her Instagram followers that she experienced stroke-like symptoms while at breakfast with her husband Thursday morning. Doctors found… Read More
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Therapy dogs can help relieve pain in the ER
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Therapy dogs have long visited nursing homes and schools — even disaster sites — offering comfort to humans. A new study shows that a 10-minute visit… Read More
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Ohio native Amy Schneider’s ‘Jeopardy!’ run has come to an end after 40 games
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — After a storied run, Amy Schneider’s 40-game win streak on Jeopardy! has come to an end. The Dayton native, who holds the second-longest consecutive win streak… Read More